I believe that it is possible for one to praise, without concern, any …

Niccolo Machiavelli
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I believe that it is possible for one to praise, without concern, any man after he is dead since every reason and supervision for adulation is lacking. ✨ Niccolo Machiavelli (2013). The Art of War and the Prince, p.8, Simon and Schuster
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I believe that it is possible for one to praise, without concern, any man after he is dead since every reason and supervision for adulation is lacking. ✨ Niccolo Machiavelli (2013). The Art of War and the Prince, p.8, Simon and Schuster

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